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News Auto Repair & ServiceBusiness deals and partnershipsBusiness ManagementInternational NewsJobbers & WDsMergers and AcquisitionsSupplier News & Announcements Worldpac, Carquest could be up for sale
November 17, 2023 by
Adam Malik
Advance Auto Parts announced it is beginning the process of looking into spinning off its Worldpac division and its Canadian business under the Carquest banner. The announcement came as the company has decided to focus on a “blended box business…
News EventsInternational News 2024 World Battery & Energy Storage Industry Expo (WBE)
November 14, 2023 by
Adam Malik
2024 World Hydrogen Energy Industry Expo (WH2E) Date: August 8th-10th, 2024 Venue: 1st and 2nd Floor, Area A, China Import and Export Fair Complex Address: No.380, Yuejiang Zhong Road, Guangzhou, China Website: https://en.battery-expo.com/ Review of WBE 2023 Organized by Guangzhou…
News Auto Repair & ServiceCharity & FundraisingInternational NewsJobbers & WDsSupplier News & AnnouncementsTraining & Apprenticeship Del Vasto family lifetime trustees of university foundation
November 10, 2023 by
Adam Malik
Following a generous donation, Lucy and John Del Vasto are now lifetime trustees of the University of the Aftermarket Foundation. The foundation is committed to expanding educational opportunities for the benefit of the automotive aftermarket industry. An announcement from Groupe…
News Association NewsAuto Repair & ServiceEvent NewsEventsIndustry TrendsInternational NewsJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements Let’s recap Industry Week 2023 in Vegas
November 8, 2023 by
Adam Malik
If you missed out on Industry Week in Las Vegas, here are your highlights. The week kicked off with an opening night reception at the Sands Expo, where AAPEX was being held. In the foyer of the second floor, hundreds…
News Association NewsAuto Repair & ServiceIndustry TrendsInternational NewsJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements Right to repair makes major move in U.S.
November 8, 2023 by
Adam Malik
Canadians also saw a step forward in their pursuit of access to vehicle data
News Auto Repair & ServiceEvent NewsEventsIndustry TrendsInternational NewsJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements What to check out at AAPEX and SEMA
October 31, 2023 by
Adam Malik
Here’s your guide to some of the highlights at both Las Vegas shows
News Auto Repair & ServiceConsumer trendsElectric VehiclesInternational NewsJobbers & WDsLegislation RegulationsSupplier News & Announcements Texas slaps high fees on electric vehicles
September 8, 2023 by
Adam Malik
The state with one of the cheapest rates for gasoline is now one of the highest for electric vehicle registration. Starting this month, electric vehicle drivers in Texas will have to pay a $200 registration fee annually to offset road…
News Auto Repair & ServiceElectric VehiclesEvent NewsIndustry TrendsInternational NewsJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements Highlights from Automechanika Mexico City 2023
August 2, 2023 by
Adam Malik
Attendees filled up the Centro Citibanamex convention centre in Mexico City for INA PAACE Automechanika. The event was held from July 12-14 showing off the latest trends, innovations and education hot topics— from technical to management training —at the Automechanika…
News Auto Repair & ServiceIndustry TrendsInternational NewsJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements Supply chain labour disruptions way up this year
July 28, 2023 by
Emily Atkins
A new study of supply chain disruptions has found that global labour disruptions to supply chain operations have climbed by over 130 percent this year. According to data from Resilinc covering the first half of 2023, labour disruptions are substantially…
News Auto Repair & ServiceIndustry TrendsInternational NewsJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements What effect will China, Taiwan tension have on the aftermarket?
July 7, 2023 by
Adam Malik
As tensions rise between China and Taiwan, automotive aftermarket companies are raising concerns over the flow of parts from the Pacific Rim and the potential for disruption. Liz Clark, automotive team lead from the U.S. Office of Transportation and Machinery…
News Auto Repair & ServiceElectric VehiclesInternational NewsJobbers & WDsSupplier News & AnnouncementsVehicle Technology Think now about reinventing yourself: Executive
June 7, 2023 by
Adam Malik
Many factors influence change in the automotive aftermarket. If you’re not thinking about how you’re going to adapt your company to that change, you’re facing tough times, warned the head of an aftermarket tool company. Gino Amador, president of Snap-on…
News Auto Repair & ServiceEconomy and PoliticsIndustry TrendsInternational NewsJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements No recession in Canada: S&P
May 19, 2023 by
Adam Malik
High interest rates. Inflation up but but slowing. No recession. All of that is great news for the automotive aftermarket.